Guideline 9: Demonstrate a long-term commitment to program planning, development and evaluation

Best practice guidelines for mental health promotion programs: Children & Youth

Demonstrate a long-term commitment to program planning, development and evaluation by:

conducting a situational assessment to inform the design of an intervention, taking into account the diversity of the population(s) and its strengths and assets
clearly defining for whom the mental health promotion programs, interventions and policies are intended
involving members of the intended audience in program design and implementation
ensuring that the length and intensity of the intervention is appropriate for the population(s) of concern and will achieve the intended outcomes
continuously revising program objectives to ensure progress toward goals
ensuring that data collection methods and mechanisms are in place.
outlining an evaluation process that states outcomes clearly, and considers outcome and process indicators
drawing on a variety of disciplines
reviewing and using successful research-based programs, interventions and policies.

Examples include:

program logic models and evaluation plans
community advisory committees engaged in program planning and evaluation
monitoring systems to review information about mental health, assets and strengths as well as problems for youth.

Programs that incorporate Guideline 9 are:

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